Five Spice Caramel Asian Pears with Toasted Sesame Seeds Recipe Cappuccino26

1. 1

   Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet until they are golden and fragrant, stirring them to toast them evenly, about 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Pour them out on a large plate to cool.

3. 3

   Wash and dry the fruit, take out the stems and putting them on the wooden sticks; set aside on a wax paper lined sheet pan.

4. 4

   Combine all the ingredients, except for the vanilla and five spice powder, in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium to high heat.

5. 5

   Let boil for about 30 to 40 minutes.

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   If youre using a candy thermometer the temperature of the caramel should be around 248 to 250 degrees.

7. 7

   Remove caramel from the heat and add the vanilla and five spice powder, stirring to combine.

8. 8

   Working quickly, coat each Asian pear with the caramel by tilting the pan carefully and dipping the pears in, twirling them in the caramel.

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   Roll the coated pears in the toasted sesame seeds and then put them back on the wax paper-lined baking sheet.

10. 10

    Let the pears cool before eating them.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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